PETALING JAYA, Dec. 15 -- Is it Thai or French food at the newly minted THB Bistonome that sits on the mezzanine floor of Menara Access World?

Perhaps one shouldn't be so rigid about the identity of the dishes here but embrace the unique combination.

THB Bistronome is under the watch of chef-owner Andy Choy and his faithful lieutenant Kuik Wen Han; THB is a name first dreamt up by Choy for the restaurant he planned to open in his hometown Penang.

The name has a double meaning, firstly it's an acronym of "the humble beginning" and the second is a nod towards the Thai baht.

Choy, who trained in French cuisine, believes classics like bisque, duck confit, escargots and even souffle can be seen through a Thai lens.

Take for instance their...